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Central Resource Library Remodel Progress
Have you been wondering how construction is going at Central? Here’s a sneak peek at some of the new and improved features you’ll find when the Central Resource Library reopens this spring.
Our drive-up exterior book drop will reopen with the addition of a new drive-thru holds pickup window. You’ll be able to return your materials and pick up your available holds in one spot without leaving your vehicle! Check out the slideshow to see how this addition has progressed over the last few months.
Crews have also been hard at work creating a brand-new Kids area, in the southeast corner of the building. In the slideshow photos, you can see the progress as the new storytime room (at the back of the area pictured) is framed, drywalled, and painted. You can also see the large new windows allowing for increased natural light and cheerful spots to page through a book or two with your little ones. Finally, catch a glimpse at the colorful tile in the new Kids restroom.
You’ll find answers to many common questions about this project in our Construction FAQ, which also features a Fly-Through video rendering of the project. We’re looking forward to welcoming you back to a fully open Central!
Photos provided by Construction Manager, Titan Built, LLC.
This Week at the Library
This week at the Library, you can join us for:
Money Mondays: Modern Money – Apps for That – Monday, Oct 25 , 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Managing your money doesn’t have to be complicated. In this fast-paced, interactive webinar, Ginger Ellsperman, Lead Financial Counselor for Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc, introduces you to a variety of money management apps and tools designed to help you automate and simplify how you monitor spending, access your credit report, shop for good deals, save, and invest. This series is made possible through a partnership with Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc.
Español a la carta – Thursday, Oct 28, 4 – 5:30 p.m.
For Spanish-language learners: this is an online class for intermediate and advanced students of this beautiful language. In this class, we will talk about Latin American countries, culture, history, literature and much more. We will discuss articles together with helpful native speakers and advanced students. In addition, we will have some grammar tips that will enhance our skills to be more confident in a conversation using Spanish. Third quarter 2021/Semester.
Para estudiantes de español: esta es una clase en línea para estudiantes intermedios y avanzados de este hermoso idioma. En esta clase hablaremos de los países Latinoamericanos, su cultura, historia, literatura y mucho más. Discutiremos artículos con la ayuda de hablantes nativos y estudiantes avanzados. También tendremos consejos prácticos de gramática que nos ayudarán a fortalecer nuestras habilidades para estar más seguros al sostener una conversación en español. Clases para el otoño de 2021. Tercer trimestre.
Improve Your Financial Score – Thursday, Oct 28, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
While your credit score is important, it doesn't say much about your real financial position. Are you building wealth? Will you have enough saved to retire with dignity? Can you help educate your children and grandchildren? Emerson Hartzler, pro bono financial advisor, will introduce you to your “Financial Score” -- how to build it, track it and use it to answer those important questions. Since retiring, he has helped hundreds of individuals and families improve their financial score by establishing and maintaining a budget in mint.com. You will have the opportunity to schedule an appointment with Emerson to set up a budget so that you can start building your financial score.
Friday Fright Night – Friday, Oct 29, 6 – 7 p.m.
Join us for an evening of readings by select winners from the Scary Story Contest. This event will be fun for all ages. In between readings we will feature some recommended Halloween reads. Wear your costume for an extra fun scary time!
These events are always available OnDemand .
TBT: Fall Classic
Goodbye boys of summer and hello fall classic. We inch closer and closer to the end of the marathon-long baseball season. To say farewell to America's pastime, we suggest heading over to Jocohistory and perusing portraits of old time players. There's a section devoted to nothing but baseball team group photos. Can you find the picture with one mischievous player wearing a sea captain's hat?
Celebrate Throwback Thursday, it's a home run! Remember, Jocohistory is the place to time travel through local history. Be sure to follow our hashtag on Twitter! Some call TBT the best day of the week.
Did you get a chance to hear this month's podcast episode?
Some call it Civic Engagement. We call it Community Matters! The Library has a plethora of programs, events, services and resources for you, yes you, to be a more informed citizen. Ashley Fick drops by to share her journey to becoming our Civic Engagement Librarian. We get the inside scoop on the "how," "what" and "why" behind Legislative Coffees, Civics 101, Gather at the table, the News and Views group, Librarian Research Guides and Elections.
Members of the Civic Engagement committee phone in to share why they participate on this important team and explain why community matters.
Charles talks to Community Matters Book Club coordinator Melanie Fuemmeler. Our music guest is Jill Westra & Them KC Boys sharing the track "Speedin' Again" and an essay from author Virginia Brackett.
Come spend an entertaining hour with us. Who knows, this might just be the episode where we finally find Paul Rudd! (Spoiler alert ... it's not.)
This Week at the Library
This week at the Library, you can join us for:
Money Mondays: Credit Reports and Scores – Monday, Oct 18, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Ever wonder what is in your credit report or why credit scores matter? Knowing where you want to be financially in six months or five years begins with understanding how to reduce debt and build good credit. Join Ginger Ellsperman, Lead Financial Counselor for Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc, to learn why your credit score matters, who can see it, how to read your credit report, how to dispute inaccurate information and errors, and how to use credit “wisely." This series is made possible through a partnership with Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc.
Virtual City Bicycling – Thursday, Oct 21, Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Learn the rules of the road and cycling confidence in this FREE class from Johnson County Library and BikeWalkKC! Our instructors will encourage you to ride farther and explore our region on bikes. Register for Oct. 21 »
News & Views – Thursday, Oct 21, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Join other members of our community to discuss timely topics popping up in books, newspapers, podcasts, television shows, and more. Read a book or an article, listen to a radio show or a podcast, watch a documentary or news segment on the topic at hand and come ready to discuss. Not sure where to start? Check out our curated list » For the month of October we will discuss gender and gender identity.
Online Storytime – Friday, Oct 22, 7 – 7:30 p.m.
Your whole family will enjoy this flexible Storytime. Hearing stories is a great way to spend time with your kids and help them foster a love of reading. Stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities foster pre-reading skills.
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